Really surprised me first time I heard its script: Ayan Mukerji opens up on his directorial journey of War 2

ANI May 23, 2025 542 views

Ayan Mukerji opens up about directing War 2, praising its gripping script and star-studded cast. He expresses gratitude towards Aditya Chopra for the opportunity to helm the sequel. The teaser teases an explosive showdown between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Fans can catch the high-octane action in theaters this August.

"The Core of this movie is a very powerful and dramatic Story, which really surprised me the first time I heard its script." – Ayan Mukerji
Really surprised me first time I heard its script: Ayan Mukerji opens up on his directorial journey of War 2
Mumbai, May 23: Director Ayan Mukerji opened up about his inspiration for directing the sequel to the blockbuster film 'War'. The first instalment of the movie was directed by Siddharth Anand.

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Ayan Mukerji calls War 2 script powerful and dramatic

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Credits Aditya Chopra for mentorship and casting Hrithik-Jr NTR duo

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Teaser hints at intense face-off between Hrithik and Jr NTR

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Film set for August 15 theatrical release

The Yash Raj Films recently released the much-awaited teaser of 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR in the lead roles on Tuesday.

Taking to his Instagram handle, director Ayan Mukerji described War 2 as a movie with "powerful" and "dramatic" story.

"While our movie has so much to offer our audiences with its big-screen spectacle energy, today I want to draw attention to what inspires me most about War 2. That the Core of this movie is a very powerful and dramatic Story, which really surprised me the first time I heard its script, and has been extremely exciting (and challenging) for me to bring to life!," wrote Ayan.

Opening up on his directorial journey of War 2, the filmmaker expressed his gratitude to the producer Aditya Chopra for guiding him and giving him an opportunity to work with the mega-star duo Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.

"Since this is actually the first time I'm saying anything officially about directing War 2, I just want to put out some love for the amazing team I have had the privilege of collaborating with on this movie," wrote Ayan Mukerji.

He continued, "The Absolutely Amazing Leadership of Mr Aditya Chopra - from whom I have learnt so much over the last two years - And who gave me this incredible opportunity to collaborate with the once-in-a-lifetime duo of - Mr. Hrithik Roshan and NTR !"

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The makers recently released the teaser for the film.

The teaser shows Hrithik reprising his character of Kabir. It starts with a voiceover stating he had been keeping an eye on Hrithik Roshan's character, Kabir, for a while.

'Meri nazar kabse tujh pe hai Kabir..India's best soldier..R&AW ka best agent tu tha ab tu nahi...tu mujhe nahi janta.. Get ready for War'.

The voice referred to Kabir as "India's best soldier" and "R&AW's best agent," but said he is no longer that.

Kiara Advani makes a stunning appearance in a bikini, and the teaser shows a romantic chemistry between Hrithik and her.

It ends on a dramatic clash between Hrithik and Jr NTR. The movie is slated to release in theatres on August 15.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Hrithik and Jr NTR together is a dream combo! 🔥 But I hope the story lives up to the hype. The first War was entertaining but quite predictable. Ayan Mukerji has shown depth in his previous films - hope he brings that storytelling magic here too.
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Priya M.
That teaser gave me goosebumps! "Meri nazar kabse tujh pe hai Kabir" - what a powerful dialogue delivery. August 15 release is perfect - nothing like patriotic action on Independence Day. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Arjun S.
Interesting choice to have Ayan direct this after Siddharth Anand's success with Part 1. His style is very different - more emotional and character-driven. Hope he doesn't lose the raw action appeal that made War so popular.
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Shweta R.
Jr NTR in a Hindi film is the real surprise here! As a Telugu viewer, I'm excited to see how his mass appeal translates to pan-India audiences. The South-North collaboration is what makes this project special. 🤩
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Vikram J.
The RAW agent angle makes it more intriguing than typical action films. But please don't over-glamorize intelligence work - our real agents operate in shadows without bikini scenes and slow-mo walks. Keep it authentic!
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Neha P.
After Brahmastra, expectations are high from Ayan Mukerji. Hope War 2 has better dialogues though - the teaser lines sounded a bit clichéd. But with Hrithik's screen presence and Jr NTR's energy, it should be a visual treat!

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